Links to Industry Associations & Organizations

• American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) is a national association representing the manufacturers of commercial, industrial and utillity steam generating and fuel burning equipment, as well as suppliers of the industry. The primary goal of ABMA is to promote the common business interests of the boiler manufacturing industry and to promote the safe, environmentally freindly use of the products and services of its members.


• The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is a voluntary non-profit organisation comprised of the manufacturers of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating products. More than 90 perfect of the air conditioning and refrigeration machinery and components manufactured in the United States are produced by members of ARI.


• AmericanSociety of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
(ASHRAE) An International organisation of 50,000 persons throughout the world. The society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education and publications.


• American Society of Mechanical Engineers The premiere organization for promoting the art, science, and practice of mechanical engineering throughout the world. Also see ASME codes and standards


• Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) was created by U.S. electric utilities in 1973. EPRI is one of America's oldest and largest research consortia; with some 700 members and an annual budget of $500 million.


• The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is a national trade association whose members manufacture appliances, components and related products used in connection with space heating, water heating, and commercial food service.


• Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI)
is a not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to advancing the science for wholesale distribution in the HVACR industry.


• Hydraulic Institute a non-profit industry association founded in 1917, the Hydraulic Institute is dedicated to excellence in the engineering manufactureand application of pumping equipment . Today, most major pump manufactureers are active members. The mission of the Hydraulic Institute is to promote the pump industry in the United States and to enhance the effective, efficient and economic use of pump products world wide.